Question 1

____ controls the maximum gap the electrons can jump to form the arc.

Accepted Answer

A)   Voltage
B)   Amperage
C)   Heat
D)   Wattage

Question 2

____________________ is a measure of electric pressure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a measure of electric pressure....

Question 3

Resistance to the flow of electrons produces ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   electricity
B)   voltage
C)   light
D)   heat

Question 4

An electric current is the flow of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An electric current is the flow of...

Question 5

A transformer with more turns of wire in the primary winding than in the secondary winding is known as a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   welding transformer
B)   low-amperage transformer
C)   step-down transformer
D)   high-voltage transformer

Question 6

The ____ machine allows the selection of different current settings by tapping into the secondary coil at a different turn value.

Accepted Answer

A)   inverter
B)   transformer
C)   multiple-coil
D)   movable-coil

Question 7

____ is a measurement of the amount of electrical energy or power in the arc.

Accepted Answer

A)   Voltage
B)   Amperage
C)   Heat
D)   Wattage

Question 8

The major classifications of welding machines are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   multiple core, inversion, transformer
B)   multiple inversion, transformer core, and step-down
C)   multiple coil, movable coil, movable core, and inverter
D)   magnetic core, movable coil, and transformer

Question 9

The amount of heat produced by a welding arc is determined by the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   amperage
B)   wattage
C)   voltage
D)   capacitance

Question 10

Welding cables made of aluminum wire must be ____ would be required for copper.

Accepted Answer

A)   one size smaller than
B)   the same size as
C)   one size larger than
D)   two sizes larger than

Question 11

Which of the following is true of shielded metal arc welding?

Accepted Answer

A)   The machine and the electrodes are expensive.
B)   Metal as thin as 1/16 inch to several feet thick can be welded using the same machine.
C)   There is a lot of equipment required, and it is difficult to move.
D)   The process is not suitable for cast iron, aluminum, stainless steel or nickel.

Question 12

In a standard welding transformer, the size of the iron core is determined by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the distance between the coils
B)   the length of time it takes for the magnetic field to build up and collapse
C)   the desired thickness of the weld bead
D)   the speed of the rotor

Question 13

In a(n) ____________________ welding machine the incoming power is changed from 60 cycles per second to several thousand cycles per second.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a(n) ____________________ welding machine the incoming...

Question 14

The terms welding cables and ____________________ mean the same thing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The terms welding cables and ____________________ mean...

Question 15

Why is it important to keep portable welders properly tuned?

Accepted Answer

A)   To reduce air pollution
B)   So they run quieter
C)   To produce smoother welding current
D)   All of the above

Question 16

A 60% duty cycle means that the machine can be used a total of ____ minutes out of every ten minutes at the maximum rated current.

Accepted Answer

A)   two
B)   six
C)   eight
D)   ten

Question 17

____________________ is the measurement of the amount of electrical energy or power in the arc.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the measurement of the amount...

Question 18

Portable welders often have _____ or ______ plug outlets.

Accepted Answer

A)   110-volt, 220-volt
B)   110-volt, 120-volt
C)   12-volt DC, 24-volt DC
D)   12-volt AC, 24-volt AC

Question 19

An advantage to ____________________ is higher current setting and longer times, which are helpful with E7018 electrodes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An advantage to ____________________ is higher current...

Question 20

A(n)  ____ produces AC, and a(n)  ____ produces DC.

Accepted Answer

A)   alternator, generator
B)   generator, alternator
C)   diode, alternator
D)   generator, diode

Exam 3: Shielded Metal Arc Equipment, Setup, and Operation

Which of the following is true of shielded metal arc welding?

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Portable welders often have _____ or ______ plug outlets.

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An electric current is the flow of ____________________.

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The terms welding cables and ____________________ mean the same thing.

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Welding cables made of aluminum wire must be ____ would be required for copper.

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____ controls the maximum gap the electrons can jump to form the arc.

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In a(n) ____________________ welding machine the incoming power is changed from 60 cycles per second to several thousand cycles per second.

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A 60% duty cycle means that the machine can be used a total of ____ minutes out of every ten minutes at the maximum rated current.

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The ____ machine allows the selection of different current settings by tapping into the secondary coil at a different turn value.

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In a standard welding transformer, the size of the iron core is determined by ____.

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A transformer with more turns of wire in the primary winding than in the secondary winding is known as a ____.

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Resistance to the flow of electrons produces ____.

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The major classifications of welding machines are ____.

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____ is a measurement of the amount of electrical energy or power in the arc.

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____________________ is the measurement of the amount of electrical energy or power in the arc.

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Why is it important to keep portable welders properly tuned?

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An advantage to ____________________ is higher current setting and longer times, which are helpful with E7018 electrodes.

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____________________ is a measure of electric pressure.

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The amount of heat produced by a welding arc is determined by the ____.

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A(n) ____ produces AC, and a(n) ____ produces DC.

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